Journalist Jacques Peretti returns with the What Really Happened series. In the first programme he investigates the world of Paul Burrell, and his spectacular fall from grace. From being Diana’s butler and her self-styled “rock”, loved by the nation, to a reality star on American TV, via a high-profile trial for theft and two books revealing secrets about his former boss, Burrell appears to be the master of reinvention. Peretti delves into his life, meeting family, former colleagues and friends to investigate what drives Burrell. There’s another chance to see Paul Burrell: In His Own Words after this programme.

Thursday 15 January 2009
10:00pm, Channel 4